77340 ZIP Code — Huntsville, TX
Walker County, Texas
ZIP code 77340 is located in Huntsville, Texas, within Walker County. It covers approximately 213.11 square miles and serves a population of 33,969 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 936.
About ZIP code 77340
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $205,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 45%.
Median household income is $41,008. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
33,969
population
213.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77340 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77340
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77340. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Huntsville | Acceptable |
| Huntsville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77341 Huntsville (6.5 mi)
77343 Huntsville (7 mi)
77344 Huntsville (7 mi)
77348 Huntsville (7 mi)
77349 Huntsville (7 mi)
77358 New Waverly (10.3 mi)
77320 Huntsville (12.4 mi)
77873 Richards (12.5 mi)
77318 Willis (13.3 mi)
77356 Montgomery (14.1 mi)
77378 Willis (17 mi)
77359 Oakhurst (17.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 33,969 |
| Population density | 159 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 471 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 213.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.28 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.6267 |
| Longitude | -95.5864 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 936 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 69.2% | 59.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 21.6% | 25.0% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.3% | 12.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.9% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
33,969
Population
159
People per sq mi
30.5
Median age
$41,008
Median household income
$22,577
Per capita income
$205,200
Median home value
$976
Median monthly rent
45.3%
Home ownership
24.7%
Poverty rate
7.8%
Unemployment
7,618
Housing units
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
595
Under 5
513
768
5–9
662
793
10–14
685
2,281
15–19
1,969
3,447
20–24
2,975
2,140
25–34
1,846
2,131
35–44
1,838
1,939
45–54
1,673
823
55–59
710
820
60–64
707
1,398
65–74
1,206
710
75–84
612
391
85+
337
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,743 | 14.0% |
| 18 and over | 29,226 | 86.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,654 | 13.7% |
| Median age | 30.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.2%
Black or African American
19%
Two or more races
7%
Hispanic or Latino
6.3%
Other race
1.9%
Asian
1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,924 | 63.2% |
| Black or African American | 6,891 | 19% |
| Two or more races | 2,551 | 7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,302 | 6.3% |
| Other race | 679 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 632 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 246 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 46 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 69.2% | 59.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 21.6% | 25.0% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.3% | 12.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.9% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
16.5%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
15.4%
$35k–$50k
14.2%
$50k–$75k
16.0%
$75k–$100k
9.3%
$100k–$150k
12.3%
$150k–$200k
2.3%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 16.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 15.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.3% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $41,008 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.5%
$50k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
8.9%
$150k–$200k
17.0%
$200k–$300k
32.7%
$300k–$500k
15.4%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,200 |
| Median rent / month | $976 |
| Owner occupied | 45.3% |
| Renter occupied | 54.7% |
| Vacant | 13.6% |
| Single-family detached | 46.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.8% |
| Mobile homes | 11.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 25.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% |
| 3 or more | 15.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 14.4% |
| Electricity | 78.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.0% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 2.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,111 | 33.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 704 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,278 | 26.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,379 | 35.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,642 | 21.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,239 | 26.0% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 49.7% | 46.3% |
| Married | 36.0% | 31.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 11.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
34.6%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Associate's degree
5.5%
Bachelor's degree
15.8%
Graduate / professional
10.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 188 | 1.5% |
| Kindergarten | 291 | 2.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,209 | 17.8% |
| High school | 896 | 7.2% |
| College / grad school | 8,830 | 71.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.4%
Public administration
18.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.3%
Retail trade
9.1%
Professional & management
6.1%
Construction
6.0%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Other services
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Finance & real estate
1.3%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.5% |
| Service | 33.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.3% |
| Production & transportation | 13.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 58.4% |
| Government | 37.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.5% |
| Carpool | 9.9% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 5.3% |
| Work from home | 7.2% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.1 |
Poverty
All people
24.7%
Under 18 years
33.3%
18 and over
23.0%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
33.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.8% |
| Retirement income | 22.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| High blood pressure | 28.8% |
| High cholesterol | 28.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 17.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.3% |
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 25.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 18.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 26.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.6% |
| Visited dentist | 47.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.3% |
| Teeth loss | 14.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,978 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 5.2% |
| 65 and over | 33.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.8% |
| Public insurance | 23.1% |
| No insurance | 14.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,861 | 96.7% |
| Spanish | 1,560 | 4.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,077 | 3.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 161 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,977 | 91.2% |
| Born in same state | 30,383 | 89.4% |
| Born in different state | 23,294 | 68.6% |
| Foreign born | 594 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,992 | 8.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 687 | 23.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,387 | 15.9% |
| Arab | 3,966 | 11.7% |
| Italian | 3,695 | 10.9% |
| German | 185 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 121 | 0.4% |
| English | 55 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 24 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 22 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.7% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77340
What city is ZIP code 77340 in?
ZIP code 77340 is primarily assigned to Huntsville, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77340 in?
ZIP code 77340 falls within Walker County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77340?
25% of residents in ZIP code 77340 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77340?
The median household income in ZIP code 77340 is $41,008, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 77340?
ZIP code 77340 has an estimated population of 33,969 residents, with a density of 159 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77340?
The median home value in ZIP code 77340 is $205,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 77340 in?
ZIP code 77340 observes the CST timezone.